Ronald James DeGeorge, 55, of Mexico, NY, passed away on Wednesday at Crouse Hospital after a valiant battle with lung cancer. His loving family was by his side.

Born July 22, 1956 to Ronald A. and Barbara A. DeGeorge, Ron grew up in Penfield, NY and Cape Vincent, NY. He worked for many years in the construction and trucking industries. He also earned a certification in Nursing and a USCG Maritime Captain's license. Ron was a former owner of Seaway Scuba Dive Charters and the owner/president of Tug Hill Transport, LLC at the time of his death.